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Chilean Miner Rescue Underway... (pg. 2)
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| Intangible |
| quote: | Originally posted by VDub
I just don't understand why it took so long....
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Interesting
I was really impressed with everything. Over the past 9 weeks I've read nothing but dedication and determination - this is something that could have easily been written off as a tragedy. The chilean government truly stuck by its people and kept the world inspired and hopeful. Originally they estimated they would be out for christmas so being half way through October is pretty impressive. This wasn't as simple as let's drill a hole and get them out.... |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mach X
HAHAHA! I pissed myself the first time I saw that!
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I love Lemmings.
What a miracle. It will be really interesting to hear some of the stories of how they coped that long down there. |
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| love_child |
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
I love Lemmings.
What a miracle. It will be really interesting to hear some of the stories of how they coped that long down there. |
They had quite a bit of space... it wasnt tight or anything but it was really dark. They ate tuna and cookies until more food was dropped down. |
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| 1dawoman |
I too loved Lemmings lol...great game.
Anyways, I just can't believe how hard the first 17 days must have been for them when no one knew they were even alive and thought it was hopeless...
Apparently this was known to be a "dangerous" mine site and all workers excavating here were getting paid 20% more than miners at other sites...
I love how they've been optimistic the entire time. So characteristic of South Americans.... |
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| cammaxwell |
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
I was really impressed with everything. Over the past 9 weeks I've read nothing but dedication and determination - this is something that could have easily been written off as a tragedy. The chilean government truly stuck by its people and kept the world inspired and hopeful. Originally they estimated they would be out for christmas so being half way through October is pretty impressive. This wasn't as simple as let's drill a hole and get them out.... |
+1
They had originally said 90-120 days to drill down and get them out, it's amazing they were able to do it so quickly! |
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| Skipper |
| quote: | Originally posted by cammaxwell
+1
They had originally said 90-120 days to drill down and get them out, it's amazing they were able to do it so quickly! |
I imagine that they purposely set low expectations for all aspects of the rescue. Underpromise, overdeliver, etc. |
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| geroin |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
I imagine that they purposely set low expectations for all aspects of the rescue. Underpromise, overdeliver, etc. |
i'm sure it's hard to determine the extent of the accident at first and estimate the exact time frame for the rescue, they are 700 metres deep below the ground. |
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| Ania_xox |
Nick...

sampled bull cock?
confirm or deny |
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| Skipper |
| I wonder how the order of the rescue was determined. |
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| VDub |
Ania...
I thought blood sausage was the nastiest thing Chileans ate...
Bull penis???
Ewwww. Not in my moms kitchen... |
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| Intangible |
| Those best mentally and physically fit went first so they could report back about the conditions of everyone. The last few the were rescued were selected due to issues with their lungs, diabetes, and a few other conditions. I think some of the last few remaining guys have even worse health conditions... The guy who will be removed last was the shift leader and is praised for keeping the group together and alive during the first 17 days when they had no contact... he will go in the Guinness book of records. |
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| VDub |
Did you all see the guy who's mistress showed up instead of his wife??
His face = awkwaaaard..... |
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